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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,731.87, 39,669.62 and 22,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,731.87, 39,669.62 and 22,005.63 is: 30,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,731.87 : 39,669.62 = 22,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,731.87/39,669.62 = 22,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,731.87x = 39,669.62 × 22,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,731.87x = 872,954,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,954,869.93/28,731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,382.81

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